AUBURN — Table rentals are available for the flea market part of the First Auburn Senior Citizens’ annual Fall Fair and Flea Market. The event is planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Auburn Senior Community Center, 48 Pettengill Park Road. The sale will include white elephant tables, crafts, purses, […]
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Maine Huts & Trails to open this winter
Maine Huts & Trails plans to reopen this upcoming winter season with renewed focus and energy and a hospitality experience thoughtfully evolved for the COVID-adjusted world. MH&T is reinventing itself with different thinking, with changes not to the experiences offered, but how they are offered. Previously, night-stays were offered by the bunk. Guests now will […]
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USDA extends pandemic assistance deadline for livestock producers
The Farm Service Agency reminds producers of upcoming pandemic program deadlines.
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Lewiston youth council to hold interactive job fair Oct. 12
The Lewiston Youth Advisory Council plans to host an interactive job fair from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. Jazz music will be the backdrop for “Jazz Up Your Future,” with a special 4 p.m. performance by the Lewiston High School Jazz Band. The council seeks Lewiston […]
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Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation seeks grant requests
The Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation is accepting grant request applications for the current fiscal year. For close to 40 years, the foundation has awarded grants annually to individuals and organizations whose programs directly benefit children in the Lewiston-Auburn community. Previous grant recipients include Trinity Jubilee Center Summer food program, swim scholarships at the YWCA, and […]
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United Way to offer volunteer-led winterization initiative
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to offer the Community Energy Challenge, a Franklin and Northern Androscoggin county volunteer-led winterization initiative designed to help families save money on heating costs. A simple, low-cost strategy of interior window panels keeps heat inside homes during the harsh winter months and encourages homeowners to make positive changes […]
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USDA revising pandemic assistance for eligible producers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, which is available for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers of specialty crops and other sales-based commodities. CFAP 2, which assists producers who faced market disruptions in 2020 because of COVID-19, is part of USDA’s broader Pandemic […]
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Foundation seeks submissions for ARTinME 2021
Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s upcoming fall exhibit, ARTinME 2021, is open to all full- and part-time Maine residents. This annual statewide showcase seeks entries from contemporary artists who work in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Submissions are due by midnight Friday, Oct. 1. Keith Oehmig, director of Wiscasset Bay Gallery, will serve as […]
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‘Artist’s Choice’ show opens at Damariscotta gallery
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts has opened “Artist’s Choice,” an exhibition showcasing a breadth of artistic expression from Maine artists in the gallery at 36 Elm St.; masks required. An opening reception is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, the exhibit will be on view through Saturday, Oct. 16. Juror Simon van der Ven selected […]
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Center to offer virtual, in-person college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center is set to host free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Virtual sessions are being held at the following dates and times: • Monday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m.; • Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 9 […]